HDC 469 Leisure Services

Tender description

The Authority is seeking a management partner for two leisure centres, Market Harborough Leisure Centre and Lutterworth Leisure Centre, and to work with the Authority to facilitate sport and physical activity outside of the leisure centres. Market Harborough Leisure Centre includes a 6-lane 25m swimming pool, teaching pool, a 4-court sports hall, and 70 station fitness suite. Lutterworth Leisure Centre includes a 6-lane 25m swimming pool, 4-court sports hall and 72-station gym. The Authority has ambitious plans for investment into its facilities during the term of the new Contract and has agreed as part of the procurement £9.75 million investment fund, financed through prudential borrowing available for investment in both Harborough Leisure Centre and Lutterworth Leisure Centre. The contract commences in April 2024 and is for 15 years with the option to extend for two periods of up to five years. The procurement will be a two-stage tender process with negotiation. Lot 1: The Harborough District has a population of 85,3822. Most residents live in towns or large villages such as Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Broughton Astley, Great Glen, Kibworth or Fleckney, although a significant part (25%) of the population resides in small rural settlements. Over 80 villages in the District have a population of less than 500 people. Market Harborough Leisure Centre includes a 6-lane 25m swimming pool, 20smq teaching pool, leisure pool with beach entry, 4-court sports hall, 70-station gym, 2 studios, spin studio, health and wellbeing studio, café and a 3-court indoor tennis hall. Lutterworth Sports Centre includes a 5-lane 25m swimming pool, 4-court sports hall, 72 station gym and 3 studios. The Authority has identified the following key Strategic Objectives for the services to be delivered by the successful leisure operator which are designed to contribute to the Authority’s wider Strategic Outcomes: 1.Reduce inequalities in physical activity participation across Harborough 2.Contribute towards the health and wellbeing of residents in the District by increasing physical activity levels in Harborough 3.Increase access and opportunity to take part in physical activity for vulnerable people in the District, while supporting the Council’s preventative interventions programme. 4.Increase physical activity participation of target groups, including young people, old people, and people with disabilities, in Harborough 5.Ensure Harborough and Lutterworth Leisure Centres both contribute towards reducing carbon emissions 6.Deliver good quality facilities and services at Harborough and Lutterworth Leisure Centres for physical activity and wellbeing. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CQ8S7JA4AB